While at the moment concerts feel like a faded memory of a lifetime past, they are due to return to us within the near future. It cannot be understated that the arts industry is in desperate need of revitalizing in the wake of Covid-19 and the restrictions put in place over the past 24 months. Although it is essential for avid concertgoers to pick up their travel bags and wet gear once again, one cannot be blinded by the ecological damages concerts and festivals have had on our environment in a pre-Covid world. A simple piece of advice I can offer is to reduce your carbon footprint when traveling to these events.

The Irish public transport sector may not be on the forefront of modern human achievements but availing of the services can help to reduce your impact on carbon emissions by a considerable amount. As many avid concertgoers know, most of the popular events, especially during the summer, take place in the big cities where traffic is heavy and parking is scarce, especially in the wake of an increase in carbon taxes and fuel costs at a high, now is as good a time as any to start looking into alternative transportation.

Companies throughout Ireland have student discount rates on offer for journeys to our country’s cities and towns with the Student Leap Card offering reduced rates on local transport also. If you would rather travel with more comfort, Irish rail offer student tickets to Dublin for as little as 11 euro if you book online a week in advance. When adding up the cost of fuel, parking, and the anxiety of leaving your vehicle unattended for a lengthy period of time, public transport offers you a cheaper, less stressful, and convenient way of finally seeing your favorite acts once again with the hidden bonus of lowering your carbon footprint and being a more eco-friendly concertgoer.

To discover more about rates for public transport in your area see the Bus Eireann or Irish Rail website and to conveniently plan longer, cross-country, journeys visit GetThere.ie.